Senior Underwriter in London

The Senior Transport & Logistics Underwriter will be responsible for demonstrating a deep understanding of the industry in which we operate. The role involves acting as a referral point for underwriters on more complex risk, giving team support, direction and mentoring colleagues using expertise and experience.

Who we are:

The Transport & Logistic team forms part of the Marine & Energy business and the team write a diverse portfolio on a worldwide basis. We are leaders across our chosen areas and require a commitment to technical expertise and accuracy to maintain this leadership role. A great emphasis is placed on the relationship between the insured and insurer with a focus on meeting clients and producers in their home territories. Markel is a people-powered business that values relationships, collaboration and long-term career development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Help in raising the profile of Markel and the team in Transport and Logistics.
• Demonstrate a strategic and structured approach to broker development, communicate the Markel story to brokers and customers in a compelling and credible way that supports the brand.
• Create and provide Thought Leadership for the Transport and Logistics Team.
• Work with Actuaries, creating strategy for the portfolio.
• Collaborate with Markel claims colleagues on broker and customer meetings to maximise business development opportunities, studying claims trends and losses to further our Underwriting approach.
• Challenge wordings/clauses, lead in navigating the complexities of drafting & amending wordings/clauses, and raise concerns to the Director of Marine & Energy Liabilities.
• Contribute to innovation within the product suite providing expert input into the creation of new products and proactive input into the refinement of existing products or services relating to the product.
• Proactively develop, own and enhance our customer offering within Transport and Logistics, actively engaging with customers to identify their needs and provide solutions to problems, as well as seeking new ways to enhance the customer experience.
• Take the lead in developing and managing key broker relationships, actively leading and managing pipelines for the team.
• Influence brokers and advance Markel’s interests through strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Identify new distribution and Delegated/Cover holder opportunities and where appropriate implement them.
• Manage renewal book of business in line with appetite and strategy, including combined ratio targets.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience of Transport & Logistics Underwriting.
• Underwriting Insights and Risk Acceptance.
• Portfolio Management.
• Underwriting Data Analysis.
• Actuarial Concepts.
• Claims Service and Data Analysis.
• Wording Comprehension and Improvement.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package, including up to 16% company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/pets/dependants), income protection, life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance, and 25 days paid holiday.